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[ladyofgotham]

[The smile she gives the camera is the sort she's practiced a thousand times; friendly and soft and completely unthreatening.]

Hello. My name is Barbara Gordon, and I think there's been some sort of mistake.

[Her voice, too, is a gentle one, though edged with confusion.]

I have no idea why I'm here. I'm nothing but a novelist, an activist – I'm pretty sure my worst crime is a few boring lectures.

[She runs a hand through her hair, lets the fingers tremble just slightly.]

I really would like to go home. The Waynes – my family will be worried.

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[batmanschmatman]

[What. What. The Waynes? And uh why are you talking like you're an inmate and just oh Christ this is potentially so bad. :|

He clicks on the video feed anyway, and doesn't bother to hide the surprise in his expression (well, okay, maybe a little bit, there's no use really freaking you out right from the get go). He's sitting in his apartment in civvies, and probably looks quite a bit different from the last time you saw him since you know. He's twenty four and not eight. :c]

Babs?

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[ladyofgotham]

[Her eyebrows arch at that, and indignance flares, though only a hint of it shows in her expression - the slightest tightening of her smile.

Only her family gets to call her Babs.]

Do I know you? [She never forgets a face, and his just isn't registering, even if there's something vaguely familiar about it.]

[trenchcoatedly]

What's the last thing you remember before coming here?

[ladyofgotham]

It's all a bit muddled. I was at home, and - there was a knock at the door...

[She raises a hand to her temple, before shaking her head. This frustration, at least, this vulnerability, is all too sincere.]

I think Bruce went to get it. [And suddenly, she tenses, as ice-cold dread strikes; and just as abruptly it's gone.]

[captain_jtkirk]

Well it's lovely to meet you, Barbara. I'm Jim Kirk. Dick's mentioned you.

[ladyofgotham]

[She nods, ever polite.] And you, Mr. Kirk.

I hope he's made a good impression for me. [She's used to her reputation proceeding her, but not like this.]

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[chlorophylliac]

[Your family, the Waynes? Well isn't this interesting.]

We'd all like to go home, Barbara. Unfortunately it's not an option for many of us.

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[ladyofgotham]

[Her expression is fearful, at first, and it seems like she's steeling herself for the dry comment she gives in return.]

Well, it's nice to know I'm not the only Gotham native.

[hungryanhorny]

How bad was the novel?

[ladyofgotham]

[That gets a smirk.]

That last one wasn't one of my best, I'll admit.

To be fair, it was about the Penguin.

[timesbureaucrat]

Activist is it? In my experience, activist usually means "trouble-maker."

[ladyofgotham]

Sometimes you need to make trouble to make a difference.

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[childhood_surgery]

[A being in completely enclosed suit and mask appears on screen, speaking with slightly modulated voice.]

You are not the only victim of apparent clerical error.

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[ladyofgotham]

[Her eyes widen at the sight, but she immediately follows with a sympathetic smile.]

I'm sorry to hear that, but I can't say I'm not glad someone knows what I'm going through here.

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[ichoosefight]

Babs?

[ Steph is a bit confused. It's the only thing preventing her from freaking out. ]

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[ladyofgotham]

[Barbara stares at her, for a moment, before pinching the bridge of her nose.]

Let me guess. You know Dick.

[an_abomination]

[Interesting. That's the second time in the past couple of days that he's heard the name Wayne mentioned.]

They won't notice you're gone if that's any consolation.

[ladyofgotham]

...It is, actually. [Not only won't they worry, Gotham won't be left lawless.] Thank you.

Time travel, I suppose?

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[wemaketheworld]

...inmate.

[It's a question, really. Based on that explanation? Yeah, he's a little confused too.

That being said, he doesn't trust her either.]

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[ladyofgotham]

Apparently. [She lets the frustration show in her voice.]

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[insolubleriddle]

[Barbara Gordon, an inmate, adopted by the Waynes? Fascinating! Riddler looks more solemn than surprised when he turns on the feed, and he's wearing his purple 'Private Detective' sunglasses for a change.]

Beg your pardon, but the Waynes, Miss Gordon? There really are only so many people Bruce should be adopting.

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[ladyofgotham]

[She just...sighs.]

Bruce didn't adopt me, Mr. Nygma, his parents did.

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[peektuttut]

[THE FUCK IS HAPPENING HERE. Tim is. Testing a theory, so he turns the video on after a moment, makes sure there's a good view of his face. He even smiles for the camera.]

Hey, Barbara. Welcome aboard. [DO YOU KNOW ME, WEIRD INMATE BABS.]

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[ladyofgotham]

[Barbara returns the smile.] Thank you.

It's all a bit overwhelming. [Her eyes have narrow, though, almost imperceptibly.]

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[demigoddess]

[ She's unsure whether or not she should use a filter but ultimately decides against it. ]

...You didn't choose to be here? [ Okay, that much is obvious. ] I'm Cassie. [ Insert awkward wave. She's going out on a limb here and just guessing they don't know each other. ]

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[ladyofgotham]

Not that I can remember.

[A slight smile as she raises a hand to wave back.] Hello, Cassie.

[love_slave]

I believe you're an inmate. [Even though she's figured it out, Zev doesn't want to jump to too many conclusions.]

I'm Zev of B3K. I'm a warden here. I think you should be able to return home when you graduate, and no one will have missed you. Time isn't supposed to move.

[ladyofgotham]

[Barbara nods, appearing grateful for the information.]

Would I have any luck asking the Admiral why?

[strangehistorian]

Hi Barbara! Welcome to the Barge!

[ladyofgotham]

[Barbara's smile is strained, now, but she nods at the welcome.]

Thank you.